My LCD monitor has had a dead pixel for awhile. Normally this has not been a problem to me, but recently I have begun playing the great Amnesia: The Dark Descent game. Given the general dark visual tone of the game, the dead pixel stands out like a sore thumb. How can I worry about

if the pixel is lit up (in any color) it's not dead, it's stuckyou can't fix dead pixels but you might be able to fix stuck pixels

the only ways i know (never had a stuck pixel to try) are gently but firmly massaging the area around it in case it's the actual liquid that's the problem or programs which strobe colors and patterns really fast around the are in order to try to unstuck it

if the pixel is lit up (in any color) it's not dead, it's stuckyou can't fix dead pixels but you might be able to fix stuck pixels

the only ways i know (never had a stuck pixel to try) are gently but firmly massaging the area around it in case it's the actual liquid that's the problem or programs which strobe colors and patterns really fast around the are in order to try to unstuck it

The first method worked. I used the (sealed) tip of a pen and gently/firmly rubbed the area. There is no longer a stuck pixel. Thanks!

Thank you everyone for your insightful suggestions. You each contributed admirably and in your own ways helped me reach my goal. I thank you all again. Mods, please feel free to close/lock the thread and sticky.